THE ROLE OF PEOPLE’S SQUADS IN IMPROVING THE CRIME PREVENTION SYSTEM IN AN URBAN ENVIRONMENT ON THE TERRITORY OF TAMBOV REGION

In modern conditions of the growth of unlawful acts, the volume of functional load of law enforcement agencies and their insufficiency on the population for effective activity, people’s squads are an interesting and relevant tool for ensuring public security. This study examines the formation and development of this institution, as well as the dawn of this civil association during the Soviet era. Currently, we can see the “rebirth” of this institution. The most problematic issues on the organization and legal status of the squads were resolved in 2014 with the adoption of Federal Law no. 44 “On the participation of citizens in the protection of public order.” One of the main activities of modern squads is the crimes prevention among the population. This activity is quite relevant. The people’s squad institute attaches great importance to ensuring regional security. In particular, there are 24 people’s squads in Tambov region, with a total number of more than 750 people. The people’s squad “Derzhava” effectively implements its activities on the territory of Tambov region. This squad remains a pioneer and leader in this activity in Tambov region.